Explore the Family Name Diekmann
The meaning of Diekmann
German: variant of Dieckmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Erna, Fritz, Gerhard, Horst, Joerg, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Diekmann in the United States?
The surname Diekmann saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Diekmann was ranked as the 28,005th most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 806 individuals bearing this name. A decade later, it improved its rank to 27,392nd position, marking a growth of 2.19%. The number of people with the Diekmann surname also grew by 9.31% during this period, reaching a count of 881.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #27,392 | 2.19% |
| Count | 806 | 881 | 9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diekmann
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Diekmann surname, it remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 97.64% in 2000 to 95.80% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose marginally from 0.74% to 0.79%, and a new category emerged in 2010, with 0.91% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.8% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.7% | 129.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.79% | 6.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |